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’ s Bakery
“ We ’ re looking to complete this project in 2025 , and we ’ re currently going through the design phase to ensure the zones are optimized for our operations . Staffing is not the easiest task at the moment , but we ’ re aiming to recruit around 30-to-40 people to facilitate this expansion . We encourage local people to apply and while we give every applicant a fair chance , we take pride in recommendations from current employees .”
On the topic of employees , Brett adds : “ A significant portion of our 450 employees have been with us for more than 20 years . The longevity of their employment is testament to our family and how we operate as an organization with competitive salaries and team bonding activities . However , some of our staff are nearing retirement and we ’ ve brought in lots of new talent to ease this transition . In
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Congratulations to the Neri family and the continued success of Neri ’ s Bakery !
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recent years , for instance , we ’ ve recruited new logistics and accounting professionals to lead the business into a new generation .”
As our conversation ends , Brett shares Neri ’ s short-term goals , as well as a vision for further afield . “ We ’ re currently focused on growing our sweet goods line by targeting some of our larger clients for sales ,” she says .
“ Cinnamon buns and crumb cakes are , of course , different to bread and bagels ; it ’ s a different department in grocery stores and we ’ re still learning how to navigate the market and its food safety regulations .
“ We ’ re also determined to complete zoning in preparation for the site ’ s expansion by the end of the year , as we ’ re aiming to start construction in January 2025 ,” Brett concludes . “ As we continue in our fathers ’ footsteps , the four of us are incredibly grateful to them for paving the way and supporting us as we lead Neri ’ s into a new generation . ■
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